•  Date Published: 29 Dec 2020
    • Intel Core i7-8665U
    • Intel UHD Graphics 620
    • 14.0”, WQHD (2560 x 1440), IPS
    • 1000GB SSD
    • 48GB DDR4
    • 1.52 kg (3.4 lbs)

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 1TB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe slot 
    • RAM
    • 48GB DDR4
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Glass Fiber
    • Dimensions
    • 329 x 227 x 17.9 mm (12.95" x 8.94" x 0.70")
    • Weight
    • 1.52 kg (3.4 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Thunderbolt 3, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort, HDMI
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • HDMI
    • 1.4b
    • Card Reader
    • microSD
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ac
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.0
    • Audio jack
    • combo audio / microphone jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Microphone
    • Speakers
    • 2x 2W
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    Lenovo ThinkPad T490 / T495
    12.95" x 8.94" x 0.70" Dimensions
    1.52 kg (3.4 lbs) Weight
    Average 14.0-inch laptop
    1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) -4% Weight

    Review

    Lenovo ThinkPad T490 in-depth review

    While all of the manufacturers are rushing to innovate, changing the design philosophy of their laptops every year, there is one brand that stays true to its legacy. Even though the ThinkPads, in general, have become thinner and lighter with the passage of time, they still look pretty much the same as the original IBM models. Take a look at the ThinkPad T490 for example. It still features the U-shaped keys. It still has all of the security features of a premium ThinkPad and, of course, it still features "the nipple".You can get it with a capable Whiskey Lake processor, a 1080p or WQHD IPS panel and an optional LTE card slot, so you can take your business practically anywhere. It also has one significant feature that distinguishes it from the more budget ThinkPad E490 - it has a ThinkP[...]

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    Pros

    • Industrial build quality
    • The display doesn't use PWM to adjust its brightness levels (LG Display LP140WF3-SPD2)
    • Pleasant spill-resistant keyboard with long travel and clicky feedback
    • Great I/O selection
    • Supports Thunderbolt
    • Charges with USB Type-C

    Cons

    • Warms up under heavy load
    • Its display covers only 52% of sRGB (LG Display LP140WF3-SPD2)
    • Micro SD instead of a full-sized SD card reader